The music has been described as an interesting combo of reggae, dub and punk. One journalist wrote: "...heavy roots rockers style, reggae vibe without compromise, warrior directions, not sunshine..."
They have so far played several international festivals and published 3 official albums. This tour 2004 promotes their third album, titled "Telewizor", released on their own independent label "Karrot Kommando".
Paprika Korps in internet: www.paprikakorps.pl
Mind Explorer
Paprika Korps Lyrics
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Solve the puzzle of creation
Past events, past lifes happened to you
More than just a feeling of a deja-vu
I feel like a onlooker into my past life
Cutting into previous times my mind the knife
When hallucinating seem things in dreams
I say it's confusion the way that I feel
Chemical inside me makes it so surreal
Explore the mind and reach salvation
Solve the puzzle of creation
They hold the strings, salvation is far
You'D like to see things the way that they are
They don't want you discovering your mind
They stay in power, while you stay blind
Wisdom, knowledge you must devour
Threaten convention, those in power
As will the opressors in authority
Who'd hate to see our land totally free
Explore the mind and reach salvation
Solve the puzzle of creation
Ragga technician is on the mission
Against those who stay in power while you stay in vision
Watch out a feel a reggae wide attack
Bad days now are gone, the rotten system gone out
So people people move your dancing bodies
Destroy the old statement make everything clear
Our mind shall burn, with or without cannabis
The time is incoming, and the prophecy is near
The song "Mind Explorer" by Paprika Korps is a reflection of the human mind's vastness and possibilities. The lyrics urge the listener to explore their mind and unlock the salvation within it. Figuratively, the mind is portrayed as a puzzle of creation that needs to be deciphered. The song implies that one's present life is connected to their past lives through the feeling of déjà vu. The vocalist feels like an onlooker into his past, cutting into his previous times with his mind. He questions his ability to see into the future and wonders whether it is real or just confusion.
The song also depicts a power imbalance between the rulers and the people, with the former trying to keep the latter in the dark. The establishment is against the idea of mind exploration, as it threatens their authority. The lyrics encourage the listeners to devour wisdom and knowledge and challenge the status quo. The vocalist believes that oppressors in power hate to see the land entirely free, but the path to freedom lies in exploring the mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Explore the mind and reach salvation
Discover the mysteries of the mind to attain spiritual redemption
Solve the puzzle of creation
Unravel the secrets of the universe and its origins
Past events, past lifes happened to you
Remnants of past experiences and lives remain with you
More than just a feeling of a deja-vu
Sensations of familiarity and recognition go beyond mere coincidences
I feel like a onlooker into my past life
A sense of detachment and observation towards one's past existence
Cutting into previous times my mind the knife
Examining and analyzing relics of the past through introspection
When hallucinating seem things in dreams
Perceiving surreal and distorted images in a state of altered consciousness
Could I see into the future? It isn't what it seems
Questioning the possibility of predicting what lies ahead and its validity
I say it's confusion the way that I feel
Disorientation and uncertainty of one's emotions and sensations
Chemical inside me makes it so surreal
The influence of a substance altering one's perception and making it surreal
They hold the strings, salvation is far
Those in power control the fate of others, making enlightenment difficult to attain
You'D like to see things the way that they are
Desiring to perceive things as they truly are, unaffected by manipulation and deceit
They don't want you discovering your mind
The powerful discourage exploration of one's consciousness to maintain their dominance
They stay in power, while you stay blind
The ruling class retains control while the majority remains unaware and ignorant
Wisdom, knowledge you must devour
Acquiring knowledge and insight is essential to achieve enlightenment
Threaten convention, those in power
Challenging societal norms and authority undermines their influence
As will the opressors in authority
Like the tyrants in power, the oppressed will also resist and strive for freedom
Who'd hate to see our land totally free
Those who benefit from the current system oppose the idea of complete liberation
Ragga technician is on the mission
The singer is driven to spread his message of rebellion through his music
Against those who stay in power while you stay in vision
Attacking the status quo and those who uphold it while promoting awareness
Watch out a feel a reggae wide attack
Expect a powerful and widespread movement of resistance against oppression
Bad days now are gone, the rotten system gone out
The oppressive system of the past will soon be eradicated
So people people move your dancing bodies
Encouraging people to express themselves and unite through dance and music
Destroy the old statement make everything clear
Disrupting the established dogma to bring clarity and truth to light
Our mind shall burn, with or without cannabis
The intensity of the spiritual awakening will consume one's consciousness, with or without the aid of drugs
The time is incoming, and the prophecy is near
The revolution is imminent, and the prediction of a new era is close to fruition
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@waren78657
Świetny był ich ostatni Koncert w Sanoku na media wave'ie... normalnie zagrali wszystko o co tylko Poprosili...normalnie najleprzy ich koncert w moim życiu:D
@turek9017
Zdecydowanie jedna z najelpszych kapel w polsce :P a To jest najlepszy ich kawałek :D jeah :P bless
@Mencinger
Not just Poland. Paprika Korps is the best reggae in Europe ;)
@prinsz
great! greetings from hungary! peace and respect.
@trafjena
szacun..i leże
@Zuziaaanka
ha! byłam... ;d i elegancko było ;))
@YrjoPuska777
Better raggae in finland. But paprika korps is good.
@PlasticCactus
? Reference to Afrika Korps? And paprika of course means paprika, why should it mean Bellsprout?